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Pasta Salad Cups

Fresh and Colorful Pasta Salad Cups for Every Occasion

Delightful Pasta Salad Cups bursting with fresh vegetables and zesty Italian dressing—ideal for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Cook until al dente.
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Diced.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/2 cup Olives Choose Kalamata or green.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Or Greek vinaigrette.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • salad tongs
  • Small clear cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, around 8-10 minutes.
  2. While the pasta cools, prepare your fresh vegetables by dicing the cucumbers, halving the cherry tomatoes, and slicing the olives.
  3. Once the pasta has cooled, add it to the bowl with the chopped vegetables and pour in your choice of Italian dressing.
  4. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and further dressing if preferred.
  5. Assemble your Pasta Salad Cups by filling small clear cups generously with the pasta salad mixture.
  6. Cover the filled pasta salad cups and place them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Pasta Salad Cups are perfect for gatherings, providing a portable, flavorful bite of summer!

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